COVID-19 Statement

To insure the health and well being of the families we serve and the funeral home staff, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home will comply with the Executive Order No. 117, Sec. 1A, 2020 recently set forth by Governor Cooper. It is our intent to serve the community with the utmost concern for those entrusted to our care as well as their relatives, friends, visitors; the funeral home family included. We pledge to all the very same Trust, Service and Compassion during this unfortunate pandemic and ask that each of us practice the same self-care and care for others during this season of the COVID-19 virus. Should you have any questions about protocols and procedures for services, visitations and final arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also invite you to look at the NC DHHS website (https://www/ncdhhs.gov.) and the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov.) for further COVID-19 information. Be assured, together, we will make it through this uncertain and difficult time. All persons attending visitations, funerals or transacting business affairs are asked to wear a face mask and participate in social distancing.

Mr. Ronald Jenkins Raleigh

Mr Ronald Jenkins, age 84, formerly of New York, departed this life while resting at Transition's LifeCare Facility of Raleigh on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He leave to cherish his memory; wife, Robin Wall-Jenkins of the home; daughter, Samantha Jenkins of New York; sons, Matthew Jenkins and Aaron Jenkins both of Raleigh and Kevin Jenkins of New York; sister, Catherine White of Virginia; brothers, Bradley Jenkins and Barry Jenkins both of...

Mr Ronald Jenkins, age 84, formerly of New York, departed this life while resting at Transition's LifeCare Facility of Raleigh on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at...

Ms. Margaret Inez Perry Raleigh

Ms. Margret Inez Perry, age 63, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesady, April 23, 2024 at Mount Peace Baptist Church, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The Rev. Dr. J. Vincent Terry, Pastor, Eulogist. Visitation, 11:30 to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road, Garner. Public viewing, 1 Pm to 8 PM, Monday, April 22, 2024 at the funeral home. Survivors; son, Brent...

Ms. Margret Inez Perry, age 63, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesady, April 23, 2024 at Mount Peace Baptist Church, 1601 Martin Luther King...

Ms. Melody Hunt Raleigh

Ms. Melody Hunt, age 54, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2024. Memorial Service, 4 PM, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh.

Mr. Allen E. Davis Sr. Burlington

Mr. Allen E. Davis Sr., age 55, of Burlington, formerly of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; wife, Robin Jackson Davis; children, Allandria Davis, Allen E. “A.J.” Davis II, Zavius Davis and Zavie’ Davis; brother, Richard Conner and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Allen E. Davis Sr., age 55, of Burlington, formerly of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; wife, Robin...

Ms. Bianca Zena "B" Powell Clayton

Ms. Bianca Zena "B" Powell, age 28, of Clayton, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Young Missionary Temple CME Church, 2901 Sanderford Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Ronald L. White, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Mount Hope Cemetery. Public viewing, 4 PM to 8 PM, Monday, April 15, 2024, at the funeral home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Survivors; parents, Zenda M....

Ms. Bianca Zena "B" Powell, age 28, of Clayton, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Young Missionary Temple CME Church, 2901...

Mrs. Angela Trivon Means Truesdale Raleigh

Mrs. Angela Trivon Means Truesdale, age 54, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at New Revelations Christian Church, 1312 Kirkland Road, Suite 101, Raleigh. Bishop Patrick Dewberry, Pastor. Elder Dempsey Means, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Rand Street Christian Church Cemetery, 213 Haywood Street, Garner. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday,...

Mrs. Angela Trivon Means Truesdale, age 54, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at New Revelations Christian Church, 1312...

Ms. Connie Diane Williams Raleigh

Ms. Connie Diane Williams, age 66, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Grace Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the funeral home. Survivors; son, Shea Williams (Tara); 6 grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Williams-Cobb and Carolyn...

Ms. Connie Diane Williams, age 66, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Grace Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh....

Trustee Rufus Ballentine Raleigh

Trustee Rufus Ballentine, was the son of the late Louis and Clara Ballentine, was born April 8, 1938 in Wake County. He departed this earthly life on March 30, 2024, at WakeMed, Raleigh. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Singletary Ballentine and great-grandson, Grayson James Stallings. Funeral, 10:30 AM, Friday, April 5, 2024, Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. Harry L. White Jr., Pastor, Officiating. ...

Trustee Rufus Ballentine, was the son of the late Louis and Clara Ballentine, was born April 8, 1938 in Wake County. He departed this earthly life on March 30, 2024, at WakeMed,...

Mrs. Ruth Ann Jenkins Allen Raleigh

Mrs. Ruth Ann Jenkins Allen, age 70, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett Street, Raleigh. The Rev. Marion B. Robinson, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens,1530 Creech Road, Garner. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the funeral home. Survivors:...

Mrs. Ruth Ann Jenkins Allen, age 70, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett Street,...

Mr. Luke Dortch Jr. Raleigh

Mr. Luke Dortch, Jr., age 79, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, March 30, 2024, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Minister Vernon Brooks, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM until 12 Noon. Interment, Poplar Springs Christian Church Cemetery, 6115 Old Stage Road, Raleigh. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday,. March 29, 2024 at the funeral home. Survivors; a special...

Mr. Luke Dortch, Jr., age 79, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, March 30, 2024, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue,...

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